“In 2009, a book from 1897 in the library of the University of
Wisconsin caught David Berlow’s attention. It was set in a clear
text face — a predecessor of Bookman — cast by the Western Type Foundry
who called it Custer. Upon noting how well the
typeface worked in point sizes of 6 and 7 points, Berlow developed
it into a member of the Reading Edge series specifically designed
for small text onscreen. Custer RE is a broad and
approachable typeface drawn large on the body with a tall x-height
to maximize its apparent size when set very small. The minimal
stroke contrast and the hefty serifs let it stay exceptionally
clear down to a font-size of 9px.” — Font
Bureau, 2014. See also Custer.
Sold to Monotype in May 2023, along with other More…
“In 2009, a book from 1897 in the library of the University of Wisconsin caught David Berlow’s attention. It was set in a clear text face — a predecessor of Bookman — cast by the Western Type Foundry who called it Custer. Upon noting how well the typeface worked in point sizes of 6 and 7 points, Berlow developed it into a member of the Reading Edge series specifically designed for small text onscreen. Custer RE is a broad and approachable typeface drawn large on the body with a tall x-height to maximize its apparent size when set very small. The minimal stroke contrast and the hefty serifs let it stay exceptionally clear down to a font-size of 9px.” — Font Bureau, 2014. See also Custer.
Sold to Monotype in May 2023, along with other Berlow typefaces [Monotype PR].
